accounting clerk salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 88 865

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How much does a accounting clerk earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 865 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 656 to CHF 179 077, based on 1 342 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 925
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 925
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 995
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 667
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 017
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 88 913

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a accounting clerk relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 390 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 634
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 390
Average salary CHF 88 908
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 91 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 883 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 931
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 883
Average salary CHF 88 867

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 114 150 annually. Followed by Utilities and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 114 150Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 100 8003 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 100 5553 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 98 0001 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 96 931Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 96 8751 job
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 650Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 100Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 92 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

The top two high-paying cantons for accounting clerk are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

accounting clerk

CHF 88 908

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 85 368
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 875
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 86 625
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 566
Geneva average salary CHF 84 999
Glarus average salary CHF 109 200
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 405
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 918
Valais average salary CHF 76 570
Zug average salary CHF 94 185
Zurich average salary CHF 88 908
Average salary CHF 84 566